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April 18, 2023 by Philip Trapkin

Bathroom Remodeling Tips to Make a Neutral Design More Interesting

 

Planning a bathroom remodeling project for your Atlanta, GA home? You canโ€™t go wrong with a neutral design. A neutral bathroom offers several advantages, which have made it the choice of numerous homeowners and designers over the years. But one of its downsides is that it can get boring pretty quickly. In order to make your bathroom experience more interesting, you need to plan the various design elements carefully for a classic yet stylish look.

Bathroom Remodeling Ideas How to Add Style to a Neutral Design

Why choose a neutral bathroom design?

One of the primary advantages of a neutral bathroom design is its timelessness. Neutral colors such as white, beige, and gray are classic and never go out of style. You won’t have to worry about your bathroom looking dated in a few years’ time. This also makes neutral colors a great choice if you’re planning on selling your home in the future. Neutral colors are a safe choice that appeal to a wide range of potential buyers.

Another advantage of a neutral bathroom design is its calming and soothing effect. Neutral colors create a serene and relaxing atmosphere that is perfect for unwinding after a long day. This is especially true for bathrooms, which are often a place of respite and relaxation.

Neutral colors are also a great choice for smaller bathrooms. Lighter neutral colors can make a small bathroom feel larger and more spacious as they reflect light and create a sense of openness.

How to make a neutral bathroom design more interesting

While neutral colors are versatile and timeless, they can sometimes make the bathroom design uninteresting. If you’re looking to add a bit more character and style to your bathroom, here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Play with textures.

Textures are a great way to add interest to a neutral bathroom. You can incorporate texture in various ways, such as by using tiles with a textured finish on the walls or floors. You can also mix and match materials with different surfaces like wood, metal, and stone. An easy way to add texture is through tactile fabrics such as textured rug or towels.

2. Add pops of color

A neutral bathroom design doesnโ€™t mean doing away with other colors altogether. Touches of pastel hues, blues that are almost gray, and darker neutrals like black and darker shades of gray can add contrast and layering to a muted look. Using colorful accessories or pieces of artwork can also add some life to the space.

3. Upgrade your lighting

Consider replacing your existing light fixtures with ones that have a more unique or interesting design. You could also add some accent lighting around your vanity or bathtub to add variety to the space while improving function. Pendant lights, chandeliers, or industrial light fixtures can keep the space from feeling dull.

Making a neutral bathroom more interesting is all about adding texture, color, and character. Talk to your bathroom remodeling expert about the various ways you can turn your bathroom into a classic space thatโ€™s far from boring.

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Sterling did an amazing job on our bathroom / laundry room renovation. We now have a beautiful space that fits well into our life for years to come!!
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February 26, 2026
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Philip and the entire crew are amazing! Very thorough with special attention to detail and nothing short of quality work. They make sure everything is perfect. Would definitely want to use them for future projects. Strongly recommend.
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Kate Hodgins
December 30, 2025
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Philip and the Sterling Works team were wonderful to work with on my bathroom renovation! From the estimate to completing the final punch list, the project went smoothly and stayed on schedule. Philip was at my house daily for the bulk of the project, ensuring that all of the subs were coordinated and completing the project exactly as promised. Any small issues that arose were met with solutions from the experienced team. I highly recommend Sterling Works for your next home renovation!
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My husband and I cannot praise Sterling Works highly enough! Philip has assembled and overseen a team of pros who do gorgeous, precise work, turning our cramped, hideous 1970s bathroom and small walk-in closet into the Japandi retreat of our dreams--a room we can age into with confidence. Would we use Sterling Works again? Absolutely! If you're lucky enough to find them free, grab them fast! A+++++++++
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Philip was hands down the best contractor from start to finish of a project we could have asked for. His attention to detail and understanding my vision for our kitchen was so easy to communicate. The crew he hires from demo and structural engineering work, to cabinet making to local recommendations for suppliers of appliances, countertops, etc are all top notch. The best part was his timeline and budget were accurate and we had no surprises there. I hope he never retires for my own sake. Most of all, he is an in town local and kept our house and dogs safe while we underwent this huge renovation! Peace of mind while turning a project over was such a relief.
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Sterling Works did an absolutely incredible job giving us the kitchen of our dreams. They werenโ€™t the first business we met with when planning our kitchen renovation, but we knew after meeting with the owner, Phil, that we had found the right company for the job. Phil understood our vision for our kitchen and was really invested in giving us exactly what we wanted. He was the first contractor that we met with that actually had suggestions and gave some of his own ideas that helped us to make some key decisions. As far as timing goes, I know itโ€™s impossible to promise an exact date for a project, but despite the hiccups that come with renovations in a 70+ year old house, they moved swiftly (not too swiftly as to make mistakes) and finished right on time as promised. 10/10 would absolutely work with Sterling Works again and would recommend them to anyone.
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I am so happy with our our 2nd floor renovation project turned out from Sterling Works. Everyone was wonderful to work with, from the flooring crew who had to pivot when the original plan wasn't going to work, to the carpenter who built our custom vanity and the rest of the crew who did excellent work. They all took our wishes into account, offered suggestions based on their professional expertise, and made sure we were happy with the end results. Our house finally feels more like a home than an apartment and we are thrilled with the results.
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Benjamin Kodish
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We recently completed a project with Sterling Works and could not be happier with the experience and outcome. We updated both our kitchen and primary bathroom and they both turned out great. The entire process working with Philip and his team was easy from initial planning to completion. Philipโ€™s team is wonderful. They are all very talented and do meticulous work. Also, they are also extremely friendly and polite. In addition to the great work, they also do the โ€œlittle thingsโ€ like cleaning up the work site at the end of every day, which really does make a huge difference with all of the work taking place in the house. Overall, the project was completed on time and there were no surprises on cost. We would highly recommend Sterling Works and are already considering updating a guest bathroom with them later this year.
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Mark Caridi-Scheible
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Had my kitchen completely redone with a lot of special requests and Sterling Works managed it all beautifully. They were extremely professional and all the work was done on time. Philip was so easy to work with and highly responsive, as were all of his crew. The subcontractors he chose were also highly professional and easy to work with. My kitchen turned out stunning, so if you want quality work done on time, these are the guys.
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Erin F
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I just finished a kitchen and second room remodel, working with Phil and his crew. I cannot say enough about the process and the results. Phil really helped guide me through the whole remodel process and communicated with me next steps, schedule and the all-important budget. As we came upon a couple of issues and choices, he and his crew were able to offer solutions and options and implement them to perfection. For example, my house is very old so I was terrified of what we would find once we opened the walls. And we did find something โ€“ some of the pipes were split and leaking beneath the house, as well as into the basement. Phil and his crew were able to deal with this new situation almost immediately. Going into this, I also worried about having a whole crew in the house for such a long period of time. His crew is really the best group of guys. But by the time the project was finished I could not imagine, not having them around! They are really good people!!! I cannot overstate that! This whole scary process was so easy and enjoyable due to their knowledge, experience and ingenuity. My remodel is absolute perfection. I definitely recommend Phil and hope to have future projects with them. Sincerely, Erin
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